Kenyan bark scorpion (Babycurus jacksoni)

Short answers

Kenyan bark scorpion: How big does the enclosure need to be?

25×20×25 cm.

Kenyan bark scorpion: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–30 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 21–24 °C.

Kenyan bark scorpion: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

Kenyan bark scorpion: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 5–8 years.

Kenyan bark scorpion: Is it suitable for beginners?

Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–30 °C

Night temperature

21–24 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

60–70 %

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

25×20×25 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, cork bark lying flat

Feeding

Food

House crickets, roaches

Feeding interval

adults every 7–10 days

Key facts

Adult size

5–7 cm

Life expectancy

5–8 years

Origin

East Africa

Protection status

It may be classified as a dangerous animal – a painful sting, usually medically manageable

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Single housing; group housing carries cannibalism risk. The reason is not conflict but predation: these animals take anything that fits in their mouths, and a second animal in the enclosure is included.

Notes

It lives under bark rather than digging – flat hide slabs matter. Fast and defensive, but markedly less dangerous than Androctonus.

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• Brazilian yellow scorpion (Tityus serrulatus) – Expert
• Dictator scorpion (Pandinus dictator) – Intermediate
• Italian scorpion (Euscorpius italicus) – Beginner
• Flat rock scorpion (Hadogenes troglodytes) – Intermediate

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What you need to start

To keep Kenyan bark scorpion (Babycurus jacksoni) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (25×20×25 cm), substrate (Coco humus, cork bark lying flat), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.